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Why the Affordable Care Act should not prevent Physicians from Opening a Medical Practice
March 23rd, 2014 marks the 4th anniversary of the marriage of America’s Healthcare System with the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act PPACA. This marriage has caused a chain reaction of assumptions and resultant, sometimes perceived, reactions. These actions are interesting, at best. 3 Common Assumptions most providers have about the Affordable Care Act: A […]
Allscripts TouchWorks EHR/PM Tips: March 2014
Allscripts TouchWorks EHR Click Saver of the Month QVerify vs. Verify Verifying results can be frustrating for providers and often become a time consuming task during a busy day. So how can we improve this process and decrease provider frustration? There are two workflows to help solve this problem: Option 1: The provider starts from […]
EHR Staffing. Face it, you need help.
This day and age of the EHR, Meaningful Use, Patient-Centered Medical Home, and Accountable Care Organizations, do you find yourself asking if you should consider staffing with consultants? What do consultants offer? How do I find the right consultant? What are the costs and benefits to hiring a consultant? My providers are not happy, is […]
Allscripts TouchWorks EHR Results Verification – Enhancing Doctor-Patient Communication
EHR Results Verification When assessing all of the tools a provider has at his or her disposal to aid in interacting with their patients, it would seem as if the EHR is one of the most powerful and information rich tools available. In fact, one of the early goals of the EHR was that, within […]
7 “Must Ask” Questions when Comparing Medical Collection Agency Offerings
Collecting overdue patient balances is a task that few relish and one that often gets thrown onto the infamous “to do” pile. With ever shrinking operating margins in private practices, and patient liable amounts increasing annually, it is crucial that you take steps to capture these payments. The easiest and most cost effective way to […]
Hire the Right Medical Practice Manager in 4 easy Steps
Finding the right candidate can be stressful and always comes with a little risk. If you prepare well enough, you can improve your chances of finding that right person that will work well with your practice goals and operations, and fit into the culture of the practice. How to hire a Medical Practice Manager 1. […]
EHR Optimization – A Chance to Revisit Your Original EHR Plan
Optimizing your EHR should be a planned phase of every project and should be seen as a top priority. It creates the perfect opportunity to significantly improve productivity. An honest assessment of your current system will allow your organization to uncover any common sets of problems that if addressed could do wonders for improving physician […]